Protein Cheeseballs
High-protein crispy cheese snacks
Crispy golden cheeseballs made with cottage cheese and parmesan for a satisfying high-protein snack or appetizer.
22Min
4Servings
185Cal
EasyLevel
VegetarianGluten freeKid friendlyhigh_proteinvegetarian
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Equipment
mixing bowl
mixing spoon
frying pan
spatula
serving plate
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
cottage cheese (drained)
400 g
parmesan cheese (grated)
50 g
egg (beaten)
1 pcs
garlic (minced)
2 cloves
dried herbs
1 tsp
salt
0.5 tsp
black pepper
0.25 tsp
Instructions
1
Prepare the cheese mixture
Drain cottage cheese and mix with parmesan and seasonings
5 min
Drain cottage cheese well to avoid watery mixture
2
Form the cheeseballs
Mix in egg and shape into balls
5 min
Wet hands slightly to prevent sticking
3
Fry the cheeseballs
Fry cheeseballs in oil until golden brown
10 minMedium heattimer 5 min
Don't overcrowd the pan - fry in batches if needed
4
Serve hot
Serve cheeseballs immediately while hot and crispy
2 min
Serve with marinara sauce or garlic dip
Original recipe
Storage
Fridge: 2 days
Freezer: 30 days
Reheat: Oven 180°C for 5-7 minutes or air fryer
Best enjoyed fresh, but can be reheated to restore crispiness
Notes
• Use well-drained cottage cheese to avoid soggy balls
• Can be baked instead of fried at 200°C for 15-20 minutes
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